Empire Rosa Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Empire rosa Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 45.005 N,4 48.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.750083
  • Longitude: -4.801167
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE ROSA
Type hulk
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1977
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source local port authority
Last Amended Date Aug 31, 2005

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck Empire Rosa is located in Luce Bay off the coast of Scotland at coordinates 54 45.005 N, 4 48.07 W. This underwater wreck site, documented under UK Hydrographic Office reference H2894/72, was identified following its sinking on the east side of Luce Bay. Initial historical records from December 1977 indicated salvage intentions to refloat and secure the vessel. While the site was originally cataloged for filing purposes with approximate coordinates of 54 45.00 N, 04 48.00 W, these position details assist in identifying the submerged obstruction. The wreckage remains a point of interest for maritime records in the waters of the United Kingdom.

Surveying Details

H2894/72 19.12.77 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS E SIDE OF LUCE BAY. INTEND SALVAGE OFFICER TO INSPECT 7.12.77. ACTION TO REFLOAT AND RESECURE WILL FOLLOW INSPECTION. (RNO GREENOCK, TLX DTD 6.12.77). POSN 544500N, 044800W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY. H2894/72 19.12.77 TO BE REFLOATED BY EARLY JAN '78. (RNO GREENOCK, TELECON 19.12.77). AMEND LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE ADRIFT FROM MOORINGS AND STRANDED.

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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE ROSA wreck located?

The EMPIRE ROSA wreck is located at coordinates 54 45.005 N,4 48.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE ROSA?

The seabed around the EMPIRE ROSA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE ROSA sink?

The EMPIRE ROSA sank on Dec 6, 1977.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE ROSA discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE ROSA was discovered in 1977.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE ROSA?

The EMPIRE ROSA is classified as a hulk.

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